St Patrick's Day Weekend Breaks, Short Breaks and Holidays in Ireland

St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other so where better to celebrate it on the 17th March than in Ireland itself, on a cottage short break or self catering holiday?

St Patrick's Day Cottage Breaks in Ireland

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the 17th Century but over time it has become associated with everything Irish, celebrating the Irish culture and you can expect there to be lots of shamrocks and green & gold everywhere you look! Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

St Patrick's is an exciting time to visit Ireland with lots to see and do including festivals, parades and parties. Of course if you want to head to the biggest party of all head for the Dublin St Patrick's Festival a 4 day extravaganza that is enjoyed by over a million people each year. In 2012 the Festival runs between the 14th-18th March and you can find out more on the Festival website.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your St Patrick's Day break check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages and apartments- which you can view, check availability and book online.

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Rannagh View in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Rannagh View, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rannagh View self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rannagh View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rannagh View


Sleeps 8 Garden

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mickeys Cottage in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Mickeys Cottage, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mickeys Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mickeys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tara Cottage in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

Tara Cottage, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tara Cottage self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tara Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tara Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Yellow House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Yellow House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Yellow House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Yellow House start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Yellow House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lakeside Cottage 1 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 1, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 1 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 1


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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